HOT NEWS 6 February 7th
The Lineup is set for the Superbowl Halftime show. Kendrick Lamar and Sza are performing during halftime. The Philadelphia Eagles will be taking on The Kansas City Chiefs. During the Pregame show the performers are Trombone Shorty America The Beautiful, Singer Ledisi Performing the The Black National Anthem Anthem and Jon Batiste Doing the National Anthem.
CBS Mornings and former NFL Player Nate Burleson has been named the new host of Hollywood Squares. Drew Barrymore will be the Center Square.
The 16th Annual Mother's Day Music Festival presented by Platinum Productions is coming to Atlantic City Saturday May 10th at the Boardwalk Hall. Keith Sweat, Charlie Wilson, Jagged Edge and Jon b.
A new season of the NBC Singing competition The Voice Ha kicked off with Judges Adam Levine....He’s Back! Michael Buble, John Legend and Kelsey Ballerini.
Now speaking of Music Talents show Singer Jelly Roll is joining the crew at American Idol as a artist in residency. He will be joining Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan and host Ryan Seacrest.
Lori Harvey Stave Harveys Daughter will be Playboy magazine latest cover Girl as they do a relaunch of the magazine.
Michael B Jordans latest movie ‘Sinners directed by Ryan Coogler opens in theaters April 18th.
SLY LIVES! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius will start streaming on Hulu February 13th. The documentary tells the story of Sly and the family Stones musical Journey. The documentary is directed by Questlove of The Roots.
Actor Morris Chestnut has a new show on CBS ‘Watson airs on Sunday nights
Singer Fantasia is coming to Atlantic City. Valentines Weekend Saturday February 15th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City along with Trey Songz and Tank. Tickets are on sale now.
CBS Mornings and former NFL Player Nate Burleson has been named the new host of Hollywood Squares. Drew Barrymore will be the Center Square.
The ABC Comedy Abbott Elelmentary has been renewed for a 5th season. The show created by Quinta Brunson a Philly Native is a big hit for ABC.
Jamie Foxx’s New Netflix special What had happened was, is streaming now on Netflix. This special is excellent. He revealed his medical mystery was a stroke
His new movie with Cameron Dias ‘Back in Action is streaming on Netflix .
Jennifer Lopez and Emmy Winner Jhrelle Jerome are starring in the movie Unstoppable. The movie is about a real-life wrestler Anthony Robles who was born with one leg and became the biggest wrestler in the world. The movie is streaming now on Prime Video.
Last Falls biggest movies Gladiator 2 and Wicked are now available for rent or buy via digital
Beyonce has a major announcement coming on the 14th. After breaking records with her NFL/Netflix Half time Words has it she’ll be announcing a Cowboy Carter tour
The No.1 movie in the world Mufasa the Prequel to Disneys the Lion King is in theatres. Featuring the voices of BEYONCE, her daughter Blue Ivy Carter and Donald Glover. The movie tells the story of a young Mufassa and Scars.
Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight with Kerry Washington is streaming on Netflix The movie is inspired by the first and only Women's Army Corp unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism and grueling work conditions, they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction.
The Jerry Springer Documentary Fights, Camera, Action is streaming on Netflix. .Springer died last year at the age of 79. The Documentary will focus on the fights, The Strippers and crazy situations asking the question how far we go in entertainment.
Get ready for the Stage Production ‘Jasons Lyrics April 3rd and April 4. The movie came out in 1994 The stage production stars Allen Payne, Singer K Michelle, Rapper Treach Naughty by Nature and Eva Marcille.
Mary J Blige is coming to Philly. Thursday April 17th with Trey Songz and Mario at the Wells Fargo Center.
Elton John has a new documentary on Disney Plus ‘Never Too Late’
The 4th and Final Season of Bel Air is set for next year. The reimagined drama version of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air aired on The Peacock Streaming service. The final season will have 8 episodes.
Singer Cher the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, is ready to tell all. Her new book Cher the Memoir part 1 is out. Part, one talks about her relationship with Sonny and the path to Stardom with Sonny and Cher.
Actor Aldis Hodge is the new Alex Cross based on the bestselling Alex Cross book series by James Patterson. It’s streaming on Prime Video.
The first black soap opera on a major network in 25 years is coming at the beginning of the year to CBS. Beyond the gates will be starring Veteran Actor Clifton Davis.
Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles is ready to tell all in a new memoir ‘Matriarch. In a recent interview Beyonce said she couldn’t be prouder of her mom, but don't tell all the secrets.
The Gloria Gaynor story is coming to the Lifetime Network. Produced by GMA Anchor Robin Roberts, the movie will showcase the famous Singers' life and Fame during the disco era.
I’ve got the scoop on two new cookbooks that you need to have in your collection. Today Show Weather guy and favorite Al Roker. Roker has written a book with his daughter Courtney Roker Lage Recipes to live by. The book features many family recipes and easy to make dishes. Tamron Hall has a new cookbook out ‘A Confident cook. Hall did the book with Chef Lish Steiling. In the book she shares recipes that every home cook should learn how to master their own kitchen.
Big News on Oscar winning Actor Denzel Washington! Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway in ‘Othello’ with Jake Gyllenhaal. it’s a 15-week engagement that runs March 23rd until June 8th. The Piana Lesson the movie based on the August Wilson play is in theatres and starts Streaming on Netflix November 22. This project was a family affair for the Washington family. His son Malcom directed the movie, His Son John David Washington is one of the stars also with his sister Katia who serves as Executive Producer. The movie also stars Samuel L Jackson, Erykah Badu and Corey Hawkins. Washington also revealed as he winds down his career, he will be featured in Black Panther 3.
Rappe/Actress/ Voiceover Artist MC Lyte is returning to TV in a new detective show called Angel on BET Plus.
Marvel Movies are making a big comeback in 2026 with the movies Avengers Doomsday and Spiderman 4 with Tom Holland in July 2026.
After nearly 20 years the Wayans Brothers are returning to the Scary movie franchise.
Damon Wayans Sr. And Damon Wayans Jr. Have joined forces for the new CBS Show Poppas House. Marlon Wayans is going to popping up for an episode next year.
The 1987 movie Dirty Dancing is coming to Broadway in 2025.
Actor Levar Burton has landed his own Game show on the CW Network. Burton is hosting Trivial Pursuit which airs Thursday Night at 9pm on the CW.
They're back together again? Director Ryan Coogler and Actor Michael B Jordan in the new movie ‘Sinners’. Michael B Jordan plays twins, and one is a vampire. The movie is set in the old Jim Crow South, and it opens in theaters March 7, 2025
What's next for the Oscar Winning Member of The Roots Quest Love. He’s working on a new documentary about Earh wind and fire.
Actor Jermaine Fowler (Coming to America 2) is joining the cast of the CBS Comedy Crutch with Tracey Morgan. This is a spinoff of the Cedric the Entertainer show Neighborhood.
Sean Diddy Combs was recently taken into Federal Custody in New York. He has been Charged with Sex Trafficking, Racketeering and Kidnapping charges. These offenses go back to 2008 and also his violence towards women. He faces decades in prison if convicted. The Trial starts in early May.
The Steve Harvey Movie is coming to the big screen. His life Movies, TV, Books and Radio.
They starred in the Best Man anthology series now they are reteaming for a new Crime Comedy movie, Terrance Howard and Taye Diggs.
Captain America: Brave New World is coming to Theatres and Disney Plus February of 2025. Actor Anthony Mackie steps in the new Captain America and Harrison Williams is playing The President of the US.
The Supremes at Earls all you can eat movie is streaming on Hulu movie stars Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Adoba, Aunjane Elliss Taylor and Mehki Phifer.
The New Racing car drama F1 Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris is coming to Theaters next Summer.
Get ready for the 2025 Honorees for the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Nia Long, Fantasia, Sherri Sheperd, Prince, Jane Fonda, The Isley Brothers, Rapper Busta Ryhmes, and Actor Courtney B Vance to name a few.
Katt Williams is preparing a whole new show for next year. ‘Heaven on Earth’ is coming to Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall Saturday April 5th.
The Game Show Jeopardy is getting a spinoff on Prime Video. Pop Culture Jeopardy will feature topics on music, film, TV, stage and sports.
The 50th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live is happening next year February 16th with a three hour special.
Production on the Michael Jackson Movie has wrapped up. Director Antoine Fugua (Training Day) is directing. Jemaine Jacksons son Jafaar will be playing to King of Pop. The movie will cover his triumphs, the Highs and Lows of his career and well as his creative genius side. Philly Native Colman Domingo will be playing Joe Jackson in the movie. Joe was the Patriarch of the Family. Actress Nia Long will be playing Mom Katherine Jackson. The movie is coming out in October of 2025.Actor Larenz Tate has also been added to the cast as Berry Gordy. And Actor Kendrick Patrick is playing Quincy Jones. T
Quinta Brunson is teaming up with Bill Hader, and Bowen Yang for an animated version of the Dr Seuss classic Cat in The Cat. The Emmy Winning Actress from Abott Elementary is also going to be the keynote Speaker at the upcoming Commencement address for Temple University.
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are joining forces again for the Apple TV Movie High/Low.
SWV and Xscape are teaming up for season 2 of their reality Show on Bravo.
Actor Anthony Anderson and Marsai Martin from Black ish fame are joining forces with Oscar Winner Viola Davis for the Thriller G20. The is about Terrorist who take over the G20 Summitt and Davis plays the President of the United States.
Rapper/Actor Ludacris is coming to BET Plus he’s going to star in a dramedy about his life.
Actor Jaleel White (Urkel Family Matters) has a new game show. Flipside will air on CBS stations. The game show is about whoever has the best Intuition on Human Behavior.
I am now part of the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame. My bronze plague is on Broad Street. Broad and Pine in front of The University of The Arts.
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